Jason Michael reports on aircraft programs, aviation technology, certification, and industry developments for Aircraft Insider. His reporting uses manufacturer documents, regulator records, government releases, and other primary sources, with projections and company claims identified as such.
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Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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Indonesia is walking away from a decade-long partnership with South Korea on the KF-21 Boramae fighter. Instead of…
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Apollo Global Management, the U.S. private equity powerhouse, just threw a wrench into what looked like a done…
Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
A Greek Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon made an emergency belly landing at Zakynthos International Airport on July…
Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds landed in Duluth yesterday afternoon. They’re headlining what organizers describe as the region’s…
Jul 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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